Celine Salloum

In just a few days, my baby girl "Ayana" will turn six months old. Half a year since she made her entrance into the world, turning my life--and my heart--inside out. Nothing I've ever read, no advice anyone ever gave me, and no amount of preparation could have truly captured what these six months have been. Motherhood has been a revelation, and Ayana has been my tiny, powerful teacher, showing me lessons about life, love, and myself that I never knew I needed.  When I first held Ayana in my arms, I thought I would feel instant confidence. But what I actually felt was awe, fear, and an overwhelming sense of responsibility. Here was this perfect little human being, looking up at me with wide eyes that seemed to say, "You're my whole world now". It was as though he handed me a mirror and asked me to really see myself--both the best and the worst parts. And that has been the beginning of the biggest transformation of my life. Patience Beyond Measure Patience is ...

 We live in a world of unrelenting schedules--work, studies, parenting, errands--and in the thick of it all, the idea of " Me Time " hovers like a promise of escape. It's that magical concept that says, " Take a break, you deserve it ". But what happens when this break becomes yet another source of guilt, pressure, or worse--disappointment? The concept of Me Time, once a lighthearted suggestion in women's magazines, has now become a buzzword in the wellness industry. But between glamorized instagram moments and bubble-bath fantasies, we've lost sight of what Me Tine really is--and isn't. More Than Spa Days and Silence Let's get one thing straight: Me Time is not just spa appointments, yoga retreats, or candles that cost more than dinner. It's about carving out space--mentally and physically--to reconnect with yourself. For some, this means reading, meditating, or journaling. For others, it could be organizing a closet, going for a walk, or si...